Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDire Dawa

Flights from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dire Dawa (DIR) take about 56m (343 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $143 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa

Carriers on ADD–DIR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $143 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$14328 Oct 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines—
Nov 2026$14717 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines—
Jan 2027$15114 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $143 for October 2026, $151 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa flights

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?
A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Dire Dawa (DIR) takes about 56m, covering 343 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Addis Ababa from Dire Dawa by air?
The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport is 343 km (213 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADD–DIR route include Ethiopian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADD–DIR was $143 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $143 one-way, against $151 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ethiopia to Dire Dawa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dire Dawa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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